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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
6
A short humorous note on sportsmanship appears in Friday Morning August 21 1925. The piece says the good sport lost the game but kept temper, cheered winners, and found a better way than winning by anger. It reflects calm conduct amid athletic disappointment.
Charleston publicizes a slogan contest urging entrants to capture the citys past present and hopes in a few powerful words. It recalls Cog as a four letter cue linking coal oil gas industry power and cooperation while warning that a slogan must reflect Charlestons heart and future.
The coal industry faces uncertainty yet shows signs of improvement as demand shifts to quality high grade coal. Freight rates hinder market access, but producers must stabilize operations and avoid cutthroat pricing while building mercantile strength in West Virginia and beyond.
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor accuses tariff supporters of misusing voter sentiment in campaign years. He cites New England textile mills cutting wages by 40 percent and paying stock dividends up to 2000 percent, calling the wage cuts uncalled for and indefensible. Green argues the tariff has no defensible economic rationale.
The piece critiques tariff advocates arguing wages relate to profits over a decade, notes that high tariffs raise prices for workers, and questions New England's tariff enthusiasm. It cites Mr Green exposing tariff profit schemes and recalls Woodrow Wilson on boards as ineffective remedies.
An editorial warns of a rising crime wave including robberies murders and larceny and calls for stern public resolve. It argues juries pardons and weak enforcement threaten civilization and urges meetings to display the grim determination of law abiding citizens to curb crime and deter mob law.
A chaotic report traces rumors around a mythic kid without horns linked to a white man and Vanderbilt era figures. It describes rural guards, mobs, and a violent scene as authorities confront alleged thefts and social turmoil amid a long, tangled narrative.
Fragmented OCR text outlines campaign chatter and local politics in New York. Mentions mayoral race, promises to voters, and references to several named figures and places. Content is garbled but centers on elections and political promises.
A vivid collage of New York scenes and curiosities sketches White owls in a shop Ivy to King of the press hints Van Vechten and cultural moments. It comments on theater signs fashion trends youth writers and schooling notes amid bustling streets and iconic locales.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions secretary Mallon and a Belgian settlement with references to divisions and officials. The passage lists uncertain phrases about arenas, parades, and footwear wards, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize clearly.
Intercepted messages describe a covert plan involving a woman named Dithea and a confrontation at Charleston. The text references slogans and a gathering, hinting at a political or social manipulation attempt.
The Chamber of Commerce in Gyigklowten has appointed a new director, Bo Wulies Mannaing, to lead local business advocacy and community initiatives. The move aims to boost investment and regional cooperation across We Yas.
Fragmentary text describes a crowded prison issue with stray letters and garbled phrases. The readable portions reference Wardyn Street Nebraska and a plea or notice but lack coherent facts or names to identify a full event. The piece appears to be OCR noise rather than a defined news item.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Verdun and Verdun era leaders, mentioning France, Abd-Ruhinthas, and various tribes. The text references efforts for peace, military reverses, and economic themes including taxation and capital, with unclear names and places. It reflects wartime rhetoric and policy debates but lacks coherent narrative.
A damaged text piece presents garbled phrases about human glory, authenticity, and moral resilience. It references themes of love, poetry, and personal suffering with names and lines scattered and unclear. The readable fragments hint at a plea for real character over noise.
Feature profile of Senator George W Norris detailing his hobbies. Reading about constitutional decisions and government policy, motor trips, and plans to tour Canada for electri city experiments. Notes his stance against socialism, tobacco habit, radio work, choir singing, and focus on minority rights as central to his public service.
A mishmash of items recalls early 20th century life. Justice department actions target profiteering, sugar prices may rise, and dance parties occur at summer homes. Notables include Mary and Catherine Goshurn, J A Detimiyter, and Lonny Kelly. Regional notices mention conventions and fraternal events.
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